The Hocking Woods Nature Center recently welcomed two new educational raptors, Grey phase eastern screech owls, Luna and Odin.

Both birds came from Back To The Wild in Castalia Ohio, where they were deemed non-releasable. Each bird has one eye, Luna has a good left eye, Odin has a good right eye. These birds will be used in addition to the Center's existing red tailed hawks for educational purposes. The birds are given names not because they are pets or property, but to better care for them on a day-to-day basis.

They are currently being observed for problems from being in a new environment with a new routine, but they seem to be adjusting fine.

Students in the college's Natural and Historical Interpretation program use the Nature Center to design activities, learn about the eco-system and provide care for injured birds in the Raptor Rehab Center.